Grammy award-winning global superstar Doja Cat will headline the third edition of Move Afrika, the ground-breaking music touring circuit led by international artists, fueling Africa’s creative economy
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If there is a will, there is a way, and things are finally aligning, and Doja Cat is set to perform in South Africa.
Fans of Doja Cat were left very disappointed last year when the festival Hey Neighbour was unfortunately cancelled, but not all hope is lost.
Global Citizen has announced the return of Move Afrika, and this year, the live music series takes place in Rwanda and South Africa, as the tour continues to expand, creating jobs and economic opportunities across the continent.
Grammy Award-winning global superstar Doja Cat has been announced as the headline act for the third edition of Move Afrika.
Doja Cat’s music has fans eager to hear her performing live, and the fact that she is half Zulu, with her father being South African actor Dumisani Dlamini, adds to the excitement.
“From my South African roots straight to the world stage, we’re bringing energy, purpose, and real change to Move Afrika in Kigali and Pretoria. This isn’t just a tour, it’s a movement that creates jobs and opportunities that last,” said Doja Cat.
“I’m proud to be part of something that celebrates Africa’s creativity, invests in its future, and shows the world that Africa isn’t coming, it’s already here.”
The tour will begin with Move Afrika: Kigali at the BK Arena on March 17, and continue with Move Afrika: Pretoria at the SunBet Arena on March 20.
“We are honored to welcome Doja Cat as the headliner for Move Afrika 2026,” said Hugh Evans, Co-Founder and CEO, Global Citizen. “She has delivered unforgettable performances at some of Global Citizen’s most defining moments, from Paris to New York to the historic FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show.
“Now she joins us as we expand across the continent, from Johannesburg to Accra, Kigali to Lagos, and now Pretoria. Move Afrika is redefining global touring by placing Africa’s creative excellence at the centre of the international circuit, creating jobs, strengthening local creative industries, and driving long-term economic growth powered by culture.”
This year's installment advances Move Afrika’s long-term mission to build the first-ever pan-African music touring circuit that drives economic investment and creates opportunities for the next generation of young Africans to work in the continent’s creative economies in all its host cities.
The 2026 installment of Move Afrika builds on Global Citizen’s previous campaigns and events across Africa, including the 2025 installment of Move Afrika: Kigali and Move Afrika: Lagos, headlined by John Legend; the inaugural 2023 edition of Move Afrika: Rwanda, headlined by Kendrick Lamar; Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100, which featured Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Ed Sheeran, Usher, Eddie Vedder, and Chris Martin of Coldplay in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2018.
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